About CorpsAfrica

CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning with the idea of turning community development in Africa over to local changemakers. During her own service, Liz was approached by young Moroccans who wanted to be Peace Corps Volunteers so they could help people in their own country, but she had to tell them it was only for Americans. www.corpsafrica.org

Since launching its first program in Morocco in 2013, it has expanded to 10 countries across the continent and aims to expand to all 54 of Africa’s countries in the next ten years. To date, CorpsAfrica has hosted hundreds of volunteers across Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, and Rwanda, who have completed over 800 projects, including building wells, schools, roads, and irrigation systems; establishing literacy programs; and supporting vegetable and livestock farms.

Overview of the Position:

CorpsAfrica/Uganda is looking for an experienced trainer to lead the CorpsAfrica training program in Uganda, which includes four major trainings throughout the course of the year: Pre-Service Training, In-Service Training #1, In-Service Training #2, and Close of Service Conference. The Training Officer is responsible for providing all of the logistical and administrative support needed for each of these training sessions. The Training Officer is also responsible for leading and facilitating the human-centered design (HCD) and asset-based community development (ABCD) training, as well as other components of the overall training program. She/He must possess a demonstrated passion for and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, and training. The Training Officer reports to the Country Director/Uganda. This is a full-time position based in Uganda.

Classification:

Full Time

Salary and Benefits:

CorpsAfrica offers a competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience for their staff according to local customs and standards.

Location:

Uganda

Reports to:

Country Director

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate the HCD and ABCD training as well as other components of the overall training program.
• Organise and manage the schedule and all logistical aspects of training, including but not limited to venues, meals, transportation, printing, materials and equipment.
• Compile training budgets and maintain detailed, accurate records of expenses.
• Work with and coordinate all CorpsAfrica/Uganda and Headquarters staff, alumni, and outside trainers, presenters, and facilitators involved in the training in Uganda, including working closely with the Chief Training Officer and Regional Training Manager.
• Support and oversee Language and Cultural Facilitator(s) and their training
• Identify and support homestay families in the training host community and work with communities and community leaders to support Human Centered Design practical training sessions.
• Communicate with NGOs, government officials, academia, business leaders, and other development partners to support volunteer training.
• Co-facilitate training for rural communities
• Other responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director

Qualifications:

• BA Degree or BSc Degree
• Demonstrated expertise and a minimum of 5 years experience facilitating hands-on, participatory learning experiences for youth
• Ability to plan ahead and work well with a wide variety of people
• Extremely organised, detail-oriented, punctual, and results-oriented
• Knowledge of Human Centered Design and ABCD would be an asset
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, adaptability, integrity, and judgment
• A passion for and commitment to youth leadership and community-led development
• Fluency in English and two other Ugandan languages required.
• Excellent computer skills (email, calendar, and Google Workspace Tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.))
• Ability to work nights or weekends when necessary
• Must have a sense of humour

• Lead and facilitate the HCD and ABCD training as well as other components of the overall training program.
• Organise and manage the schedule and all logistical aspects of training, including but not limited to venues, meals, transportation, printing, materials and equipment.
• Compile training budgets and maintain detailed, accurate records of expenses.
• Work with and coordinate all CorpsAfrica/Uganda and Headquarters staff, alumni, and outside trainers, presenters, and facilitators involved in the training in Uganda, including working closely with the Chief Training Officer and Regional Training Manager.
• Support and oversee Language and Cultural Facilitator(s) and their training
• Identify and support homestay families in the training host community and work with communities and community leaders to support Human Centered Design practical training sessions.
• Communicate with NGOs, government officials, academia, business leaders, and other development partners to support volunteer training.
• Co-facilitate training for rural communities
• Other responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director

• Ability to plan ahead and work well with a wide variety of people
• Extremely organised, detail-oriented, punctual, and results-oriented
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, adaptability, integrity, and judgment
• Fluency in English and two other Ugandan languages required.
• Excellent computer skills (email, calendar, and Google Workspace Tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.))
• Ability to work nights or weekends when necessary
• Must have a sense of humour

• BA Degree or BSc Degree
• Demonstrated expertise and a minimum of 5 years experience facilitating hands-on, participatory learning experiences for youth
• Knowledge of Human Centered Design and ABCD would be an asset
• A passion for and commitment to youth leadership and community-led development